With her background in party planning, the source said Middleton “has been really hands-on” with planning her wedding.

She was spotted at Lavender Green Flowers in London on September 13th checking out the ivory and lace bridal bouquets.

“Pippa took tons of photos on her phone and was really excited.”

Middleton’s floral arrangement may be a stark contrast to the bouquet her older sister carried for her April 2011 wedding to Prince William, which was comprised of myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and sweet William blooms.

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Stems from a myrtle planted by Queen Victoria in 1845 were also added, per tradition for royal brides.

“Pippa doesn’t want it to be too expensive or look gaudy,” the source said.

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As for what role the Duchess of Cambridge will play, most of us who cover royalty assume that Her Royal Highness will not serve as a maid-of-honor, since it’s a little below her station to do so.

Instead, Catherine might give a reading or get involved in a more subtle way.

Catherine’s children, however, could very well be part of the bridal party.

Prince William and Prince Harry were both in family weddings as children; William was in Prince Andrew and Fergie’s 1986 wedding, while Harry served as a page boy at his his maternal uncle, Charles Spencer’s 1989 nuptials to first wife Victoria Lockwood.

Pippa Middleton made her debut at BGC Charity Day in London’s Canary Wharf on September 12th, put on by BGC Partners and Cantor Fitzgerald in New York to raise money for the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund.

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The annual day remembers the 658 Cantor employees and 61 Eurobrokers who perished in the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center.

“Charity Day is our way of turning a tragic day into one that is positive and uplifting by helping others,” BGC stated on its site. Continue reading →

Nearly every photo of Maxima captures her at her absolute best. She’s always smiling, always waving as if to make sure royal fans in the back of the crowd can see her, and always looks absolutely smashing.

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If you’re looking for reasons why Her Majesty made VF’s list this year, look no further than the 25+ *thoroughly edited photos of Maxima The Great. Continue reading →

Last night, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene arrived at the Salle des Etoiles in Monaco to officially open this year’s Red Cross Gala, an event that thanks donors for making it possible for the organization to carry out its work.

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Charlene wore the most glorious lilac gown that looked hand-painted (and was no doubt custom-made).

Two different designers- Valentino and Armani Prive – are being credited with the gown, but neither one has confirmed. So… Continue reading →

If Vogue invites you to cover their magazine, you leave the denim at home, break out the couture, and have granny unlock the jewel vault.

This is precisely what Crown Princess of Mary did for the August cover of Australian Vogue, her second since marrying the heir to the Danish throne in 2004.

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Mary and Crown Prince Frederik were shot by Mario Testino, who’s responsible for other royal photo ops including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s engagement, as well as Princess Charlotte’s christening.

Testino shot the couple at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, where he himself will open his first solo exhibit.

Mary donned a tiara and a black ball gown by Australian designer Alex Perry for the cover photo, as she walked arm-in-arm with her husband on the palace grounds. Continue reading →